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[ctk495]

@Iclim
Donkey Kong- Easily outcamped, and put to an immediate disadvantage because of that. Not only is he outcamped, but he doesn't have projectiles to fight back with. Not only does he not have projectiles, but he is slow and big...Meaning you will be getting shield stab with projectiles, and he's very easy to run away from. Just like Bowser, you can win this battle by pressuring from long range and using retreating aerials when he gets close. There is really nothing D.K. can do about this. This is a huge reason for why the matchup is in Toon Link's favor. When a character is simply outclassed by just one strategy, it really ruins the matchup for them. I suppose if you don't want to sit back, throw projectiles and run away all day, the matchup can become more even. D.K. is good in Brawl. His Bairs are amazing, and he can use 2 in one shorthop, so it's a great pressure move. His Ftilt and Dtilt are good for spacing, as they have long range. His up air is a decent anti air, but you most likely won't get caught in that. His Usmash is the 3rd most powerful in the game, but limited to right above him. If you hit his shield, he will likely Dsmash out of shield, which hill hurt. He has 3 spikes/meteors, the most prevalent being his Dair. If he gets up close, DK will outrange you. However, you still do well up close due to DK's large body combined with Toon Link's disjointed hitbox on his sword. You should be able to approach over his Dtilt with short hop nairs, but it's risky since DK can Ftilt fast as hell. Also, his Fsmash can sometimes be used to poke, so be wary of that...Toon Link doesn't want to get hit by that. If he gets up close...I would not try to outrange him. Use your Jab series to get him off of you. If you try and roll behind him, you may eat a Dsmash to the face, so be wary of that also. So yeah, your best bet is Jab series, as if DK powershields one of your attacks, he can easily punish with Ftilt. Also, your Fsmash works well to keep DK off of your ***. Jab series may not work all the time, since he can shieldgrab it, and his grabs are pretty nice. DK can kill you so many different ways, it's not funny. Usmash, Fsmash, Dsmash, Uair, Bair, Donkey Punch...The possibilities are endless. Point being: Stay far, far away. You can rape DK as he tries to approach, using retreating aerials or Fsmash...But once he's up close, Toon Link gets put to a disadvantage due to how DK outranges him.

You should be able to Dair spike DK relatively easily, since his recovery is pretty predictable. If you're not feeling risky, harass it with some bombs. Do not jump out from the stage unless DK has no second jump left though. You will get spiked lol. Be very careful in the air vs DK. Stay far away, when DK gets close, regain your spacing using your speed and quick close range attacks like Jab series and Dtilt. Fsmash works well too, if timed correctly. DK beats you close range, so if he gets close, find a way to regain your spacing. It's crucial. He can kill you very, very easily. The only reason this matchup isn't more in Toon Link's favor, is due to how easily DK kills Toon Link. 6/10 for Toon Link.

source:http://smashboards.com/showthread.php?t=169292